专业信息库 国外相关专业概况 NDSU-ACADEMIC MAJORS-Food Safety.ppt

Food Safety The food safety major is an interdisciplinary program oriented toward the single issue of food safety, an area of concern around the world; the current target of tremendous interest, effort and spending nationwide; and an area in which shortages of expertise are evident. Foodborne illness exacts a high tariff on the public’s peace of mind, health and pocketbook. Uneasiness with our food supply has resulted in a national food safety initiative that affects every aspect of the food chain, from farm to fork. However, the promise of this initiative cannot be realized without individuals with expertise in food safety able to troubleshoot safety issues as they arise. The lack of individuals with food safety expertise is becoming increasingly evident in government, business and academia. This void is widespread and exists in many professions, including veterinary medicine, public information services, food/retail/service, education, agriculture and public health. The Program This program presents students with an opportunity to gain an education with a novel, integrated food safety curriculum designed to provide them with the necessary knowledge and requisite problem-solving skills to thrive in tomorrow’s food-related workplace. Potential emphasis areas for electives include production, processing, science, economic/social and retail/consumer. The Curriculum The food safety program has a core of nine credits in food safety, which are offered online as individual one-credit modules. For the minor, an additional five credit hours must come from approved electives. Career Opportunities Students completing this program will have a unique and highly desirable credential, which will likely provide them a competitive edge in the marketplace. Careers can be found in local, state and federal agencies, public health, academia and industry. The Program Organization Food Safety consists of faculty participants from the colleges of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Res